March 2003

Clear Choice
By David E. Eckmann AIA, S.E., P.E. and Nick Brinker

Fillet Welds that are "Too Long"
By Duane K. Miller, P.E.
Part of the "Practical Cost-saving Ideas for Design Professionals: Welding" series. When fillet welds are sized beyond a certain leg size-to-length ratio, their capacity might not be what you think it is.

Galvanizing, Coatings and Fire Protection Product Highlights

Hot Topic
By Beth S. Pollak

It doesn't have to be that way!
By Andy Johnson
Part 3 of this three-part series looks at how to implement the design-build project delivery method. Design-build is a time-and money-saving way to design and manage a project. Bring fabricators on board at the earliest project stages to make them an integral part of the design and planning process. (54 KB)

New Coating Technology
By Garner S. Holdsworth
Apllique techonologies provide a new approach to coatings. (43 KB)

Park and Fly
By Erich L. Martz, P.E., S.E. and Robert Hyland, P.E.

Parking Perspective
By Beth S. Pollak
Questions and Answers: An Interview with James Graveel (53 KB)

Parking Plans
By Alan H. Simon, P.E.

Quick Coat
By Beth S. Pollak
New paint and coating technology means faster dry-to-handle times, shorter recoat times and reduced coating layers. (38 KB)

Reviewing Shop Drawings
By Michael A. West, P.E.
A leading engineer gives his approach to the shop drawing review process, based on standard AIA documents and the AISC Code of Standard Practice. (55 KB)

Steel Galvanizer Listing
A listing of members of the American Galvanizers Association.

Taking a Dip
By Beth S. Pollak